Should you continue to do routine repairs on your packaging equipment or is it time to upgrade? Take our brief assessment and review our key factors that go into determining when its time to upgrade...

Alright, stretch wrappers were born in the 1970s and violins in the 16th century, but let’s not split hairs. Both employ multiple precision parts, require regular maintenance, and can wreak havoc when out of tune. And if you’ve seen some of the latest electric violins, and fully automatic remote-controlled scale-integrated wrappers, you know both technologies continue evolving...

Banding tools are one of the commonly used tools in packaging. Banders make securing heavy loads, bundling products, and reinforcing boxes faster and easier. It’s important to ensure their long-term performance to improve productivity. Follow these dos and don'ts for proper maintenance...

The packaging material you choose often becomes the line between product loss and product profit, so making the wrong choice can be detrimental to your bottom line. Learn which factors are most important to consider when choosing which materials to use...

We are thrilled to announce that Rocket Industrial has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year in a row! A huge thank you to the many talented individuals that make up our team for your hard work and dedication...

Packaging windows and doors involve a lot of complexities due to many custom-sized products and the handling of fragile materials. Luckily, there are many innovative, cost-efficient packaging solutions to provide your products with optimal protection...

Dimensional weight, commonly known as DIM weight, refers to the package’s volume. It takes in to account the size of a package rather than the actual weight. UPS and FedEx apply DIM weight pricing to all packages, so it’s important to know how to properly calculate billable weight and more importantly, how to keep these shipping costs at a minimum...

Switching from using multiple vendors to a single packaging distributor might sound risky and intimidating, but making the change could be a huge opportunity to improve your packaging processes. Here are some of the biggest advantages of working with a packaging distributor...

Strap choppers are a cost-effective way to dispose of steel and plastic banding efficiently. If you are currently using containers to collect your banding and need to empty them often, you may want to consider the value a chopper can bring to your facility...

Although removing gloves may seem straight forward, there are some important steps to take to limit cross-contamination. Gloves are used to protect your skin, so it is vital to keep the contaminated side of the glove contained. Follow these steps to ensure proper removal...